Hillsborough County Hosts Junior Magic Basketball Leagues

Applications are being accepted for the Junior Magic Basketball Leagues, for  boys and girls ages 7-17 a chance to improve their skills while rewarding them with special perks for all their hard work.

The program runs from Feb. 11 - April 12, and registration will be held from Jan. 14-18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at county rec centers listed below. The $25 program cost includes a certificate of achievement, free ticket to a Magic home game, live games to improve skills, a reversible Junior Magic jersey and weekly practices.

To register, stop by one of the rec centers below:

Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Dr. in Tampa, 813-264-8956

Roy Haynes Park, 1902 S. Village Ave. in Tampa, 813-903-3480

Keystone Park, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa, 813-264-3819

University Park, 14015 N. 22nd St. in Tampa, 813-903-2200

Jackson Springs Park (Teens), 8620 Jackson Springs Rd. in Tampa, 813-554-5004

Gardenville Recreation Center, 6219 Symmes Rd. in Tampa, 813-672-1120

Brandon Community Center, 502 E. Sadie St. in Brandon, 813-635-8179

Thonotosassa Park, 10132 Skewlee Rd. in Thonotosassa, 813-987-6206

Westchase Park, 9791 Westchase Dr. in Tampa, 813-964-2948

Winston Park, 7605 Destin Dr. in Tampa, 813-744-5539

Ruskin Park, 901 6th St. S.E. in Ruskin, 813-672-7881